It’s set to be a big night of rugby at Kingspan Stadium as Richie Murphy’s side looks to make it back-to-back wins in the URC following on from Saturday’s bonus-point victory over Connacht.
Match Details
🤝 Ulster v Ospreys<br>
🗓 Friday 18 October, 7.35 pm <br>
🏟 Kingspan Stadium<br>
🏉 BKT United Rugby Championship, Round 5<br>
📺 Live on Premier Sports
Fan Zone
Gates open at 6.05 pm on Friday night, and the Ulster Rugby Fan Zone will be in flow shortly after.
As soon as you arrive, look out for our Welcome Team who will greet you with free Ulster Rugby flags to get you in the spirit. Arrive early, as flags may run out. Then, head over to the Fan Zone to sample a variety of cuisines while the Cool FM crew sets the tone with their pre-match playlist.
Keep an eye out for our team mascot Sparky, who will be out and about the Fan Zone pre-match and in position around the stadium bowl during the game.
Tickets
Click the link below to secure your seats and join us for an unforgettable night of rugby!
Public Bars
All public bars open at 6pm, with live music in the Clubhouse Bar from The Untouchables before and after the match.
We have added a new covered outdoor bar in the Fan Zone, bringing the number of stadium bars to six.
Castore Shop
Be sure to check out the new Castore Shop in the Fan Zone, where you can browse the latest training and travel ranges and all three 24/25 playing kits.
Note: The food village, Castore shop and public bars accept contactless payments only.
Ulster Rugby Foundation
Our Ulster Rugby Foundation volunteers will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win exciting prizes, including a signed Ulster shirt and tickets to the Ulster v Bordeaux match. All proceeds will support the Ulster Rugby Foundation’s mission to engage people of all ages and abilities in rugby, with funds going directly towards promoting participation and providing playing opportunities in the amateur game.
Kingspan Try-Cycle Challenge
Check out the Kingspan Try-Cycle Challenge - see how many metres you can make in one minute and try to earn your place on the leaderboard! Prizes at the end of the season include an away trip with the Ulster team.
Kingspan Passing Challenge
On the Aquinas 3G pitch - which can be accessed via the corner of Grandstand and Family Stand - we will have the Passing Challenge. This fun challenge is open for all ages and abilities to test your passing skills or pick up some tips from Ulster Rugby players and coaches.
Build up to Kick-off
Take your seat or place in the terrace around 15 minutes before kick-off and enjoy the big match build-up with our Media Partners, Cool FM. Around 7.30 pm our lights show will begin inside the stadium bowl building up the atmosphere for the teams running out.
Half-Time Mini Rugby
At half-time in the pitch, enjoy disability rugby exhibition games featuring the talented players from Donaghadee Seaside Sharkies, Ballymena Bears, and Portadown Panthers.
Half-Time AbbeyAutoline Ball Giveaway
Supporters in the AbbeyAutoline Family Stand - keep an eye out at half-time for an Ulster player alongside Sparky and Abbey the Bee, who will be tossing mini rugby balls into the crowd!
The player will also do a live interview from pitchside.
Post-match Player Meet and Greet
Around 15 minutes after full-time, members of the Ulster playing squad will be available for selfies and autographs at the players' entrance at the back of the Grandstand.
Match Day Experience
Here’s what you can expect from a match day at Kingspan Stadium…
For more information on what you can expect at a typical Ulster Rugby fixture at Kingspan Stadium, view our Match Day Guide.